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The International Graduate Center (IGC) is part of the Hochschule Bremen University of Applied Sciences, a state university that enjoys a tradition of more than 100 years. Located in the heart of Bremen, the IGC offers a wide range of MBA and master degree programs in the area of international and European business and management. Its internationally oriented study programs prepare students for leadership tasks and represent the perfect basis for a successful career.

The IGC offers seven graduate programs.

As international full-time studies, the IGC offers the following programs:

• MBA Global Management

• MBA International Tourism Management

• International MBA

• MBA International Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• MBA European/Asian Management

• Master Management - Digitalization & Transformation M. A.

• M. Eng. Aeronautical Management

Located in the heart of the Hanseatic city of Bremen in Germany, the IGC is near the city’s beautiful center, the airport, and some of the main parts of the city. These include Bremen’s oldest quarter, the Schnoor and the Schlacte, a riverfront that contains places to walk and hang out. It is surrounded by multiple options of cafés, bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and further shopping opportunities. Thanks to its convenient location, the IGC can also be quickly and easily reached by public transport. For more information on transport connections, please check the section “Location Plan” on the following link.

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General contact details:

info.igc@hs-bremen.de
Mailing address:
International Graduate Center
Hochschule Bremen – University of Applied Sciences
Langemarckstr. 113
28199 Bremen – Germany

The Master of Business Administration is a rather young academic degree originating from the U.S. in the 20th century. As a non-consecutive kind of studying, the education of the MBA program is not just based on previous course work, but also on additional qualifications in a range of management and business fields in a practice-oriented way. Additionally, students can guide their career in another direction with the MBA.

In contrast to an MBA, a Master's Degree is a very old academic degree with roots in Europe in the 13th century. As a consecutive study program, the Master is based on the contents from the previous main course and aims to educate in a specific area by focusing on scientific analysis.

Choosing the IBSA Dual Degree Master's Program, you don't have to decide at all whether to study the MBA or Master. With this program you can get two degrees in two countries in just one year: one MBA degree in Bremen and another degree at one of five accredited partner universities worldwide. Take the opportunity to increase your future career options with a Double Degree.

In order to find out if you are qualified, please check the requirements on the website. Additionally, you can also contact your program coordinator for the program you are interested in.

For more general questions, you can contact our admission team.

Basic entry requirements:

• Copy of your passport or birth certificate

• Curriculum Vitae

• Proof of previous University degree(s) and transcripts

• Proof of English language skills (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS)

• Proof of practical knowledge or work experience (at least 12 months, IMBA 2 years )

• Letter of recommendation by a university teacher or employer

• Motivation letter in which you express your interest in the program

• Passport photograph

• Original APS-Certificate (for Chinese and Vietnamese applicants only)

Please note that some programs have specific requirements so it is advised to check the program website to ensure you meet the requirements.

All our programs require a minimum of 12 months’ work experience. For the Dual Degree Program International MBA you even need 24 months of work experience.

Internships can count as work experience as long as they have not been part of your previous studies.

If your prior degree has been fully taught in English, you may provide us a formal letter from your university stating that English was the medium of instruction. There are certain exceptions to this requirement. If you are interested in receiving a double degree with the focus on International Finance and Investments, a TOEFL or IELTS test is required. The University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA (International Finance and Investments) accepts TOEFL and IELTS tests.

For full-time international programs, all courses start in October or November. It is not possible to start in the summer semester.

This may be possible depending on your application and circumstances. Please send an email to admission@igc.hs-bremen.de and we will provide you with a “Declaration of missing documents form.” When you fill out and submit the form, we can start evaluating your application. It is important to keep in mind that even if you are admitted, this does not waive the required document. You will need to bring the original documents with you to Bremen and submit them to the IGC via e-mail as soon as it becomes available.

Each document should not exceed the size of 2 MB. You should work on sizing of the documents and wait until you receive a confirmation that the documents have been uploaded successfully. If you are still unable to upload your documents, you may send us the documents directly to admission@igc.hs-bremen.de and let us know that you were unable to upload them.

These documents can be brought with you when begin your time at the IGC.

You will be informed on the status of your application throughout the process. If you are missing required documents, or additionally documents are required, you will be informed by our office. Once the application has been completed, you will receive a notification information you of this.

You will receive a notification of admission by email with your admissions decision. If you are admitted, physical admission letters are mailed out within a few days or weeks of your acceptance.

You will receive a notification of admission by e-mail with your admissions decision. If you are admitted, physical admission letters are mailed out within a few days or weeks of your acceptance.

Most importantly, you will need notification of admission. Due to the fact that visa processing can take up to several months, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible. If you need help with your visa, or if you are not sure about the required documents, we recommend you check out the following website. Christian Frank, Head of the International Student Assistance at the IGC, is also able to help you with questions regarding visa proceedings (isa@hs-bremen.de).

You can easily enroll online in our CampInO-Portal. After completing the enrollment process please send us your printed and signed application for enrollment by mail or bring it in person to the IGC admission office.

In the winter semester 2024 the lectures of the International MBA (dual degree), and the MBA in International Logistics & Supply Chain Management programs start in October. The first week of October is Welcome Week.
The start of lectures of the MBA in Global Management, the MBA in European/Asian Management and the MBA in International Tourism Management and the Master Management - Digitalization & Transformation programs is in November. Welcome Week of these programs starts the beginning of November.

In order to help your transition to life in Bremen, don’t miss the Welcome Week! You will have the opportunity to meet fellow students as well as IGC staff, learn about Bremen, and participate in activities.
If you can't be on campus on time, for example due to visa delays, you can easily join online. In this case, we offer hybrid events and lectures for attending both on-site and online. However, by the summer semester of 2025 at the latest, you will be required to attend lectures on-site.

In order to enroll at IGC, you must have health insurance, which is mandatory in Germany and serves as a safeguard to ensure that you do not have to pay privately for medical treatment and medication in the event of illness or accident. Health insurance also covers the cost of check-ups and preventive examinations.

Please note: Health insurance contributions (approx. 130 euros per month) must be paid from the beginning of your studies, regardless of when you enter Germany. For this purpose, we can determine the applicable date of enrollment, from which the contributions are to be paid, at the latest until the beginning of the studies.

Most full-time programs at the IGC take one year to 16 months to finish. The program duration varies between two semesters which includes courses and writing the master’s thesis or two semesters of courses plus a third semester where you will write your master thesis. The MBA in Global Management and the MBA in International Tourism Management are designed for a duration of three semesters.

In the fall semester 2024 the lectures of the International MBA (dual degree), and the MBA International Logistics & Supply Chain Management programs start in October. The first week of October is Welcome Week of both programs.
The start of lectures of the MBA in Global Management, the MBA in European/Asian Management, Master Management - Digitalization & Transformation, and the MBA in International Tourism Management programs is in November. Welcome Week of these programs starts the beginning of November.

IGC students come from all over the world. On average, between 25 and 40 nationalities are represented in each year's class. Professors also come from around the world and are experts in their fields. They typically take a hands-on approach where you apply what you learn to real life cases/scenarios.

All students are required to write a master's thesis. Students will be provided with guidance on choosing readers, topics and the requirements of the thesis.

Yes, many students choose to stay and work in Germany after graduation. You will be required to get a visa in order to stay and look for work in Germany. There will be some sessions to provide assistance in preparing for a applying to jobs, what sorts of jobs you can apply to and other career preparation.

We do not offer scholarships. However, there are several opportunities to receive funding to study in Germany. Please check out the following links for information regarding receiving funding:

• DAAD

• Other scholarships

We do offer consultation on several options of financial support. If you are interested in finding out more about financial options, please look at the following section of the IGC website.